- Paperback: 1 pages
- Publisher: Rough Guides; 2nd Revised edition edition (Mar 25 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1843538008
- ISBN-13: 978-1843538004
- Product Dimensions: 19.9 x 13.1 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #347,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Whether you're a novice or a more experienced astronomer, The Rough Guide to The Universe is indispensable. The truth may or may not be out there, but space is the place to look, and the Rough Guide to the Universe takes it all in, from our own moon to the furthest frontiers of the known universe - and then speculates about what lies beyond. This fascinating guide is not meant to delve too deeply; instead it gives the reader the grounding needed to appreciate the night sky. Clue- up on the basics with concise information on every planet in the solar system, and practical advice on observing the planets and stars with binoculars, telescopes and the naked eye. You'll find the latest theories about how the universe came to exist, incisive explanations of the formation of galaxies and weird concepts such a dark matter, wormholes and superstrings. The guide also provides travel-based information on planetariums, observatories and ''deep sky'' sites as well as listings of star clubs, space news sources and other Internet resources. With dozens of photographs and star charts of every constellation, The Rough Guide to the Universe is The Stargazer's essential handbook
About the Author
John Scalzi is a science fiction novelist and non-fiction writer as well as the author of The Rough Guide to the Universe.
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An excellent overview, July 1 2008
By Nicholas Russon - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rough Guide Universe 2e (Paperback)
I was looking for a well-written, intelligent overview of current knowledge on the solar system, and this book was exactly what I was looking for. The presentation is very clear, the writing quality is excellent, and the tone is exactly right for this kind of information: light, good use of humour, and not taking itself too seriously (John Scalzi has a quirky sense of humour . . . it works very well here).I'm not very interested in Astronomy, so the final part of the book was less useful to me, but I can see that it would have been a very good introduction to using a telescope to view the night skies.
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A Great Guide to the Universe!, May 10 2009
By Michael R. Nofi - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rough Guide Universe 2e (Paperback)
John Scalzi's Rough Guide to The Universe, is anything but rough. I have been an amateur astronomer for over 45 years and have read every beginners guide to the stars and this is the best. It is up to date (which is no easy chore these days with all of the advancements in astronomy), thorough, complete, and there is something in it for everyone. If you want to get up to speed on the current state of our understanding of the cosmo, then this book is for you.
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information not sci-fi, May 29 2010
By Sharon G. Miller - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Rough Guide Universe 2e (Paperback)
It is a good book to have on hand for a whole understanding how the universe works. It will be intersting to keep it around and someday have my grandchildren look at it and see what is missing.
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